UPLIFT AND EMPOWER THE UNDERPRIVILEGED THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN VALUES.

Entrepreneur cum philanthropist; Founder, Manappat Foundation (est. 1993) and Chairman & Group Managing Director, Manappat Group of Companies, with business interests across India, the GCC and the UK. A well-educated professional, he holds an MBA in Business Management from a reputed university, bringing strong academic grounding to his entrepreneurial and institutional leadership. Vice Chairman, Social Advancement Foundation of India (SAFI), which runs the NAAC A++-accredited SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS) in Kerala. Founder & Chairman, Vision International Academy (VIA), Uttar Pradesh – a pioneering school transforming Madrasa pass-out Huffaz into mainstream education with the motto: “Raw stones polished to shining jewels.” Former Director, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) for around ten years over two terms. Former Member of the Court of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the first Executive Council Member of AMU from Kerala. Has held leadership positions in several educational and charitable trusts, focusing on quality education, ethical finance and community development.